The Lions chosen for the debut in the Challenge Cup away against the Ospreys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby sets aside the URC for a couple of weeks and dedicates itself entirely to the Challenge Cup . Tomorrow, Saturday 9 December (6.30 pm) the Lions inaugurate their European...
Benneton to face the Osprey's
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two away matches, Benetton Rugby returns to its den. The Lions return to the friendly pitch of the Monigo Stadium in Treviso and tomorrow evening, Saturday 2 December at 8.35...
Match Preview: Edinburgh Rugby v Benetton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecruiting Ben Healy from Munster is already looking like one of the signings of the season by Edinburgh. The Scottish international fly-half is the leading points scorer in the BKT URC by some distance...
The Lions who will take the field in Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew trip to Scotland for Benetton Rugby. The green-and-whites are ready to leave for Scotland again: tomorrow evening, Friday 24 November at 8.35 pm, the green-and-whites visit the Hive...
"We were a bit naïve against New Zealand" - Italy scrum coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy's scrum coach Andrea Moretti and winger Paolo Odogwu at a media briefing on Tuesday, 3 October. Andrea Moretti, scrum coach On how the team have recovered after the Italy defeat: “Of...
Italy Scrum coach Moretti & winger Odogwu - 'We were a bit naïve against New Zealand'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrea Moretti, scrum coach On how the team have recovered after the Italy defeat: “Of course, last Friday has been a very hard day for us. A heavy defeat is something that we can’t...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams. MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...
Lamb in for lock Cannone
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley adds Dino Lam (pictured), Stephen Varney and Luca Morisi to his starting XV as he names his match-day 23 for the Pool A game against New Zealand at OL Stadium in Lyon on...
UPDATED: Manfredi replaces injured Bigi in Italy squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has called up hooker Marco Manfredi for the team's Rugby World Cup squad following Luca Bigi's injury. (changes to original announcement appear in bold) Forwards PropPietro...